2 Vision Our vision is of an Irish society that can continue to safely enjoy the benefits of the digital revolution and can play a full part in shaping the future of the internet. To that end, we will; Protect the State, its people and critical national infrastructure from threats in the cyber security realm in a dynamic and flexible manner, and in a way that fully respects the rights of individuals and proportionately balances risks and costs. Develop the capacity of the State, research institutions, businesses, the public sector and of the people to both better understand and manage the nature of the challenges we face in this space and to ensure that businesses and individuals can continue to benefit from economic and employment opportunities in information technology, and in particular in cyber security. Engage nationally and internationally in a strategic manner, supporting a free, open, peaceful and secure cyber space, and ensuring that cyber security is a key component of our diplomatic posture across the full range of engagement. 11